1. Vocabulary Webs- Speech Webs must include: Vocabulary WordVocabulary Word DefinitionDefinition Part of SpeechPart of Speech ExampleExample Sentence or PictureSentence or Picture propositionconsecratedetractdiscriminationdefaultdesolateinextricablytribulationwallowexaltdiscord

2. Sample Vocabulary Web Word Definition Example Part of Speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb) Characteristics

3. I Have a Dream I Have a Dream (link) I Have a Dream "I Have a Dream""I Have a Dream" Listen as King delivers his speech & read along with the text.Listen as King delivers his speech & read along with the text. Respond: set up your paper forRespond: set up your paper for Cornell Notes… Cornell Notes…

4. Context What is the EVENT that caused the author to write this speech? What was happening at the time that inspired him?

5. Author’s Purpose Why did he write this speech? Choose any that apply & explain: Inform- give you informationInform- give you information Entertain- give you pleasureEntertain- give you pleasure Persuade- ask you to believe his opinionPersuade- ask you to believe his opinion

6. Author’s Point of View What is the author’s position about this issue?What is the author’s position about this issue?

7. Mood What EMOTIONS do you get from this speech? What are you inspired to feel as you read it?

8. Theme What MESSAGE do you get from this speech? What does the author want you to remember the most from this speech?

9. Put it all together…. Personal Writing- How far do you think we have come in the struggle for racial equality? Are Dr. King’s words true for all races? How big a problem is racism today? Can racism be fought without violence? Write a letter to someone addressing these questions.